Letters/Correspondence

Correspondence regarding Fred W. Canfield's request to take leave without pay to make it possible for James E. Henderson to take up his former work as Boys Outing Agent. William A. Mercer forwards the letter to the Office of Indian Affairs and notes that he is not willing to approve the request as it would prevent Henderson from receiving his…

Acting Secretary of the Interior Wilson tells the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that a shipment of stationary is headed to the Indian Warehouse and asks him to tell the Superintendent of Indian Warehouse to forward the shipment to the Carlisle Indian School. Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. F. Larrabee complies with Wilson's request…

William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding various employee changes including the promotion of Lydia E. Kaup and Lydia M. Johnston as well as the appointment of Charles N. Willard. C. F. Larrabee responds by approving the recommendations requested by Mercer and suggesting the transfer of Emma C. Lovewell as…

William A. Mercer requests the salary of the Boys Outing Agent be reduced to $800 following the promotion of James E. Henderson due to his lack of experience. Following his request C. F. Larrabee recommends the change to the Secretary of the Interior.

William A. Mercer forwards a letter from Fred Canfield regarding his willingness to take a position in the Southwestern United States.

William A. Mercer recommends Zoa Hardin for the position of assistant matron at $300 at the Kickapoo School. Correspondence from the Office of Indian Affairs follows informing Hardin, Mercer, and the Superintendent of the Kickapoo School that Hardin has been appointed.

William A. Mercer requests an increase in the salary of George L. Gottwerth as a fireman. Mercer states that the other fireman positions will not require increases due to his plan to use unmarried men and Indians. The Office of Indian Affairs forwards the request to the Secretary of the Interior.

William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has forwarded the offer of day school teacher at Zuni, New Mexico to Fred W. Canfield.

William A. Mercer provides an update on the conditions of the physical plant of the Carlisle Indian School and provides an estimate for the 1909 fiscal year appropriation.

William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs of the death of Henry Rose of tuberculosis.

Acting Superintendent Edgar A. Allen forwards A. H. Murtoff's application for a 13-day annual leave of absence. Murtoff works as an instructor of blacksmithing. 

Correspondence regarding the appointment of Fred Canfield and his wife to positions at the Zuni Day School.

Correspondence making the appointments of William C. Shambaugh and Elsa A. Mayham permanent.

Major William A. Mercer endorses John L. Walters' request to be transferred back from disciplinarian to teacher. To fill the disciplinarian role vacated by Walters and the assistant matron role vacated by Elizabeth C. Sloan, who has been on unpaid sick leave, requests to hire Mr. Harry M. Carter and Mrs. A. B. Carter, who fill the same…

William A. Mercer informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he is leaving to recruit students in Western Agencies.

Correspondence regarding the promotion of Elsa Mayham to the position of assistant matron in the dining room. In addition to the transfers of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carter and Anna Miller.

J. R. Wise informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Anna Miller is wanted for the position of assistant matron if the transfer of Mr. and Mrs. Carter is affected.

Correspondence regarding the teaching ability of Susan Lelless and her transfer from the Haskell Institute. John Whitewell, current Principal Teacher at the Carlisle Indian School, details his oversight of Lelless including her inability to administer corporal punishment.

Major W. A. Mercer requests to spend $47.70 from the "Indian School, Carlisle, Pa., 1908" appropriation on porch shades and fire screens for the superintendent's quarters and supplies for the shoe shop. Commissioner of Indian Affairs F. E. Leupp grants Mercer's request.

J. R. Wise requests no action be taken by the Office of Indian Affairs in filling a teaching position at the Carlisle Indian School until they have had time to go over the graduate list.

Major W. A. Mercer requests to spend $22.00 from the "Miscellaneous Receipts, Class IV" appropriation to pay for a debt incurred for buying newspapers for the Carlisle Indian School during the first quarter of 1908. Commissioner of Indian Affairs F. E. Leupp grants Mercer's request.

Request to cover indebtedness incurred in the purchase of a casket for the burial of Henry Rose by William A. Mercer. Francis E. Leupp approves request.

Wrap of letter to James B. Adams regarding application of Sarah E. Gedney's transfer to Forestry Service.

These materials include correspondence regarding the appointment of Dora S. Lecrone as a Teacher at the Carlisle Indian School and the possible reinstatement of Barbara S. McHargue in that same position.

Superintendent William A. Mercer corrects a previous request from 20 gross buttons for $2.40 to 240 dozen buttons for $28.80.

Office of Indian Affairs Chief Clerk F. M. Conser informs Mercer that the contract cannot be changed since it has already been approved. If the buttons have not yet arrived, Conser suggests that they can cancel…